AI in Libraries: A Practical Guide for Non-Techies

We're told that the age of AI is here--but what does that mean for our libraries? An exploration of the promise and peril of the technology, along with what we'll need to do to prepare ourselves and our organizations going forward. Bring your questions for an extended Q&A session!

About the Presenter: Nick Tanzi is a library technology consultant and author. He has written two books: Making the Most of Digital Collections Through Training and Outreach (2016) and Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services (2020), and many articles in publications such as Computers in Libraries and Library Journal. He is the Assistant Director of South Huntington Public Library on Long Island.

Related LibGuide: Libraries and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Date:: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time:: 10:00am - 11:30am
Categories:: AI (Artificial Intelligence) Continuing Education Remote Event

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A Resource List on AI in the Library
List of useful links compiled by Nick Tanzi for The Digital Librarian website. Categories include: Getting Familiar; Free Online Courses; and AI and Copyright.
The Digital Librarian Newsletter
LinkedIn newsletter by Nick Tanzi on his thoughts on the intersection of libraries and technology; trends, emerging tech, programs, and service opportunities.
Generative AI Tools: A Petting Zoo
Document created by Joyce Kasman Valenza, Associate Teaching Professor of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University. Includes links to dozens of AI tools for students and educators, as well as sample policies, guidelines, detection tools, and other resources.
Elements of AI Course
Series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki to encourage as broad a group of people as possible to learn what AI is, what can (and can’t) be done with AI, and how to start creating AI methods. The courses combine theory with practical exercises and can be completed at your own pace.
Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes
Learning module created by the Center for Advanced Virtuality at MIT. It aims to equip students with the critical skills to better understand the threat of misinformation.

Continuing Education and Events: 02/13 - AI in Libraries: A Practical Guide for Non-Techies

AI in Libraries: A Practical Guide for Non-Techies

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